Rich Chocolate Tart
"To round out chocolate flavor, we add a moderate amount of butter to a rich, custard-style filling baked in an almond-laced pâte sucrée dough. We bake the custard at a gentle 250 degrees to ensure a silky-smooth texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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CRUST:
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1 large egg yolk
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar
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1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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FILLING:
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into thin slices and softened
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
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GLAZE:
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
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1 tablespoon hot water
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